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Illustrated Construction Dictionary

Name: Illustrated Construction Dictionary
Author: R. S. Means, Staff
ISBN: 9780876292198

by R. S. Means, Staff

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The unabridged edition of the Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary contains over 17,000 construction terms, words, phrases, acronyms and abbrev iations, and hundreds of illustrations . . . the most complete construction dictionary available. Written in plain, easy-to-understand contractor's language, the information provided is adaptable for report writing and specifications. Architectural Record called it "the most comprehensive we've seen."

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Library Journal

In a major revision of a work first published in 1991, the first to include a CD-ROM and Internet resources, this classic of construction is updated, expanded, and brought into the 21st century. The result is as comprehensive a construction dictionary as is possible in a single volume. The 19,000 construction terms, phrases, and abbreviations are complemented by profuse illustrations 1200 simple line drawings and expanded graphics on the CD-ROM. About 1000 of the definitions are new to this edition, which has been updated to include the latest technology, materials, and processes. Abbreviations are explained at the beginning of each letter, before the definitions for words and phrases are given. The concluding "Reference Section" offers a comprehensive delineation of professional associations (unfortunately limited to the Unites States) and five focused area discussions of weights, metric conversions, preliminary building size, definitions of elements in formulae, and symbols. No author is directly credited, but sources of specific information are credited in the acknowledgments, and the Means editorial staff has not relied on personal knowledge but has made inquiries where appropriate. The price may be a touch daunting but worth it when one considers that this package includes the searchable CD-ROM with complete, sometimes even expanded definitions, added graphics, and Internet links. An excellent overhaul of a very fine predecessor, this is an indispensable resource for large do-it-yourself, homeowner, or construction collections. Highly recommended. Alex Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Skokie, IL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

Based on Means illustrated construction dictionary, new unabridged edition (1991), this condensed version features 9,000 construction terms, with many illustrations and examples, for anyone who needs definitions, clarification, or interpretation of the language of construction as it is used by the construction trades and professions today. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)